Question 1

All the world's people and places benefit equally from globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Human geography is only about cartography,map-making,and clearly portraying where things are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the relative location of the nearest major shopping mall in relation to your current location.

Accepted Answer

The nearest major shopping mall is locat

Question 4

The term "geography" means the study of maps and place names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An insider's sense of place develops in the context of their lifeworld,intersubjectivity,and experiences in "third places."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Provide definitions for latitude,longitude,the prime meridian,and the equator.

Accepted Answer

Latitude is the angular distance of a lo

Question 7

-Of the following,which is farthest from the prime meridian?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  50 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  50

Question 8

Places can best be thought of as

Accepted Answer

A)  independent. 
B)  interdependent. 
C)  co-dependent. 
D)  dependent. 
E)  competitive. 
A)  independent. 
B)  interdependent. 
C)  co-dependent. 
D)  dependent. 
E)  competitive.

Question 9

The pattern by which communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS)spread is usually by a combination of expansion and hierarchical diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes.
-Peters projection

Accepted Answer

A) Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole 
B) preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries 
C) represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically 
D) varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities 
E) Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic 
A) Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole 
B) preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries 
C) represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically 
D) varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities 
E) Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic

Question 11

The scale of social interaction-of personal relationships and daily routine-for most people is the scale of the

Accepted Answer

A)  community. 
B)  national state. 
A)  community. 
B)  national state.

Question 12

Match the term or concept to the explanation.
-precondition for spatial interaction - matching supply in one place with demand in another

Accepted Answer

A) spatial diffusion 
B) transferability 
C) intervening opportunity 
D) complementarity 
A) spatial diffusion 
B) transferability 
C) intervening opportunity 
D) complementarity

Question 13

-The above graph shows that the farther people have to travel,the less likely they are to do so.The inhibiting effect of distance is ascribed to

Accepted Answer

A)  the friction of distance. 
B)  the problem of space. 
C)  time-space convergence. 
D)  cognitive distance. 
E)  irredentism. 
A)  the friction of distance. 
B)  the problem of space. 
C)  time-space convergence. 
D)  cognitive distance. 
E)  irredentism.

Question 14

________ is the result of several factors,including physical environments,specialization and economies of scale,resource endowments,and the division of labour.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infrastructure 
B)  Intervening opportunities 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Complementarity 
E)  Accessibility 
A)  Infrastructure 
B)  Intervening opportunities 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Complementarity 
E)  Accessibility

Question 15

"Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than distant things." This statement was once described as the ________ of geography.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal 
B)  first law 
C)  main law 
D)  core 
E)  outcome 
A)  goal 
B)  first law 
C)  main law 
D)  core 
E)  outcome

Question 16

Regional geography is

Accepted Answer

A)  the theoretical side of cartography. 
B)  the part of human geography that emphasizes landscapes. 
C)  a combination of elements from both human and physical geography. 
D)  a sub-category of physical geography. 
E)  what separates human from physical geography. 
A)  the theoretical side of cartography. 
B)  the part of human geography that emphasizes landscapes. 
C)  a combination of elements from both human and physical geography. 
D)  a sub-category of physical geography. 
E)  what separates human from physical geography.

Question 17

The most controversial of the various types of map projections discussed in the text is the Mercator projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The scientific classification of places and areas is called regionalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Geographers characterize accessibility in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute location. 
B)  relative location. 
C)  cognitive location. 
D)  friction of distance. 
E)  spatial interaction. 
A)  absolute location. 
B)  relative location. 
C)  cognitive location. 
D)  friction of distance. 
E)  spatial interaction.

Question 20

Discuss how places serve as the settings for social interaction.

Accepted Answer

Places play a crucial role in shaping so

All the world's people and places benefit equally from globalization.

Human geography is only about cartography,map-making,and clearly portraying where things are.

Describe the relative location of the nearest major shopping mall in relation to your current location.

The term "geography" means the study of maps and place names.

An insider's sense of place develops in the context of their lifeworld,intersubjectivity,and experiences in "third places."

Provide definitions for latitude,longitude,the prime meridian,and the equator.

-Of the following,which is farthest from the prime meridian?

Places can best be thought of as

The pattern by which communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS)spread is usually by a combination of expansion and hierarchical diffusion.

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes. -Peters projection

The scale of social interaction-of personal relationships and daily routine-for most people is the scale of the

Match the term or concept to the explanation. -precondition for spatial interaction - matching supply in one place with demand in another

-The above graph shows that the farther people have to travel,the less likely they are to do so.The inhibiting effect of distance is ascribed to

________ is the result of several factors,including physical environments,specialization and economies of scale,resource endowments,and the division of labour.

"Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than distant things." This statement was once described as the ________ of geography.

Regional geography is

The most controversial of the various types of map projections discussed in the text is the Mercator projection.

The scientific classification of places and areas is called regionalization.

Geographers characterize accessibility in terms of

Discuss how places serve as the settings for social interaction.

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Political Geographies

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

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Exam 1: Geography Matters

All the world's people and places benefit equally from globalization.

Human geography is only about cartography,map-making,and clearly portraying where things are.

Describe the relative location of the nearest major shopping mall in relation to your current location.

The term "geography" means the study of maps and place names.

An insider's sense of place develops in the context of their lifeworld,intersubjectivity,and experiences in "third places."

Provide definitions for latitude,longitude,the prime meridian,and the equator.

-Of the following,which is farthest from the prime meridian?

Places can best be thought of as

The pattern by which communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS)spread is usually by a combination of expansion and hierarchical diffusion.

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes. -Peters projection

The scale of social interaction-of personal relationships and daily routine-for most people is the scale of the

Match the term or concept to the explanation. -precondition for spatial interaction - matching supply in one place with demand in another

-The above graph shows that the farther people have to travel,the less likely they are to do so.The inhibiting effect of distance is ascribed to

________ is the result of several factors,including physical environments,specialization and economies of scale,resource endowments,and the division of labour.

"Everything is related to everything else,but near things are more related than distant things." This statement was once described as the ________ of geography.

Regional geography is

The most controversial of the various types of map projections discussed in the text is the Mercator projection.

The scientific classification of places and areas is called regionalization.

Geographers characterize accessibility in terms of

Discuss how places serve as the settings for social interaction.

The Changing Global Context

Population Geography

People and Nature

Cultural Geographies

Interpreting Places and Landscapes

Geographies of Economic Development

Food and Agriculture

Political Geographies

Urbanization

City Spaces: Urban Structure

Filters